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   Which Nilo-Saharan languages have Geez scripts?

   • The Geʽez script has also recently been used to write Anuak, and used in limited extent to write some other Nilo-Saharan Nilotic languages, including Majang languages. It was also used in the past to write some Omotic languages, including Wolaytta, Bench, Hamer, Kafa. [citation needed]

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   What is the Niger-Congo language?

   • Linguists commonly use the Niger-Congo to refer to the entire family, including Kordofanian as a sub-family. Some of the most common languages that fall within this family include Igbo ( Nigeria ), Swahili (Tanzania), Yoruba (Nigeria), and Zulu (South Africa).

   How Many Languages are Spoken in Africa? (with pictures)

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   What languages are spoken in Africa?

   • Arabic, Portuguese, Afrikaans and Spanish are examples of languages that trace their origin to outside of Africa, and that are used by millions of Africans today, both in the public and private spheres. Italian is spoken by some in former Italian colonies in Africa.

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   What languages are spoken in the Horn of Africa?

   • In the Horn of Africa, some Ethiopian and Eritrean groups (like the Amhara and Tigrayans, collectively known as Habesha) speak languages from the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family, while the Oromo and Somali speak languages from the Cushitic branch of Afro-Asiatic.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Berber_languagesBerber languages - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · The Berber languages, also known as the Amazigh languages or Tamazight, are a branch of the Afroasiatic language family. They comprise a group of closely related but mostly mutually unintelligible languages spoken by Berber communities, who are indigenous to North Africa. The languages are primarily spoken and not typically written.

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   1 day ago · Nilo-Saharan languages are spoken by ethnic groups in Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, and northern Tanzania. The Niger-Congo language family covers much of sub-Saharan Africa. In terms of number of languages, it is the largest language family in Africa and perhaps one of the largest in the world.

4. www.thegreatcourses.com › courses › language-familiesLanguage History and Origins - Language Families of the World

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   May 14, 2024 · Afro-Asiatic languages are prevalent in the north of the African continent, and Niger-Congo in the south, with a narrow band of a third family running between: Nilo-Saharan. The Nilo-Saharan languages are immensely different from each other, so how do linguists know they are related?

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geʽez_scriptGeʽez script - Wikipedia

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   May 21, 2024 · In Eritrea it has traditionally been used for Tigre and just recently for Bilen. The Geʽez script has also recently been used to write Anuak, and used in limited extent to write some other Nilo-Saharan Nilotic languages, including Majang languages. It was also used in the past to write some Omotic languages, including Wolaytta, Bench, Hamer ...

6. www.culturalworld.org › how-many-languages-areHow Many Languages are Spoken in Africa? - Cultural World

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   6 days ago · Nilo-Saharan languages are mainly confined to the center of Africa and are spoken in more than 15 nations, including Burkina Faso, Egypt, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Some of the major Nilo-Saharan languages include Dinka (Sudan), Kanuri (Nigeria), and Luo or Dholuo (Kenya).

7. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › what-language-isWhat language is mostly spoken around the Sahara? - NCESC

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   6 days ago · Interestingly, Nilo-Saharan languages, a proposed grouping of around one hundred diverse languages, can also be found in the Sahara region. These languages are spoken by various tribes and communities and add to the linguistic diversity of the area. Now, let’s address some frequently asked questions about languages in Africa: FAQs: 1.

8. talkingethiopia.com › how-many-languages-areHow Many Languages Are Spoken In Ethiopia

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   May 2, 2024 · Ethiopia is home to 88 languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. The four major language groups in Ethiopia are Semitic, Cushitic, Omotic, and Nilo-Saharan. Oromo and Amharic are the most widely spoken languages in Ethiopia, with Oromo being the most spoken language in terms of native speakers.